READY STEADY A GO GO

Ready Steady A Go Go: SPECIAL EDITION

Michael Lynch — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:49:00 GMT

Ready Steady A Go-Go: Episode Eighty-One

Michael Lynch — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:13:40 GMT

This week we dig deep...deeper than the purple valleys the guy above with the dark guitar would later explore.

Ready Steady A Go-Go: Episode Eighty

Michael Lynch — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:39:40 GMT

We'll take a drive through the British Beat era, with this week's journey allowing stops for a rare BBC performance of a song the band never made a record of...and the B-side that wouldn't go away.

Ready Steady A Go-Go: Episode Seventy-Nine

Michael Lynch — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:39:43 GMT

This week we pay tribute to a recently departed musician, hear a rare 1965 Donovan track released only in France at the time, and have new trivia.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Eight

Michael Lynch — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:53:18 GMT

Mark my word, part of this episode centers around the dawn of creation.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Seven

Michael Lynch — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:59:42 GMT

The Meek shall inherit at last one track of this week's episode. This episode also features a trivia question unlike any we've ever done.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Six

Michael Lynch — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:34:27 GMT

This week's show features a few songs you know well, but maybe not these particular versions. The above gents emerge from their caves to provide one such case.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Five

Michael Lynch — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:57:16 GMT

Check your coat with the lady above, then come join us for this week's episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Four

Michael Lynch — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:22:13 GMT

It's our first episode of 2008! HOORAY! Henceforth, new episodes of 'READY STEADY A GO GO' will be posted on MONDAYS.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:50:54 GMT

The last episode before the leap year.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-Two

Michael Lynch — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:39:36 GMT

Happy Chrimble from READY STEADY A GO GO. Some holiday tunes mixed in with regular great tracks from the British Beat Era, 1962-66.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy-One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:28:13 GMT

The Chants (pictured above at The Cavern) are just one of the British Beat Era bands you'll hear in this week's episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Seventy

Michael Lynch — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:49:47 GMT

We call on the men above, and others to help us mark an anniversary. Trivia too.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:28:05 GMT

We place this episode first and foremost...because not only will you hear The Fourmost, you'll also learn of how this episode brings about a very interesting first in 'Ready Steady A Go Go' history. And along the way we pay tribute to the man above, whom we lost this week in 2001.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:14:13 GMT

The band above is without question one of the Best Bands of the 1960s.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:33:48 GMT

Wanna know where The Action is? They're in this week's episode, along with many other great British Beat artists.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Six

Michael Lynch — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:46:00 GMT

Despite the above picture, this week's show is not completely Sorrowful.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:43:07 GMT

More great British Beat.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:31:22 GMT

This week's edition of READY STEADY A GO GO will give you the creeps!

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode 63

Michael Lynch — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:13:58 GMT

This week, the British Beatmakers on TV.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:00:02 GMT

This week, tucked in alongside some fine picks from released output of the British Beat Era will be a BBC recording of a classic song, a songwriter's demo, a set worth saying up all night to hear, and trivia.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Sixty-One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:24:39 GMT

A freakbeat classic, a bit of British Beat-folk, and a rare live Beatles recording are just some of the treasures awaiting you in this week's show.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode SIXTY

Michael Lynch — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:04:18 GMT

Hey...what's wrong with this picture?

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:03:55 GMT

This week's forecast...Kinky and dandy, but with some raindrops expected near Springfield.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:08:05 GMT

How did John Lennon "help" the Yardbirds? Where did Birmingham group The Strangers have a strong fanbase...or so legend claims? What old standard was revitalized in the early 1960s, prompting several Northern groups, including The Beatles, to put it in their act? The answers, plus trivia and lots of great British Beat, can be found in this week's episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:06:39 GMT

Some of the featured folk in this week's episode are in a League of their own.

Ready Steady A Go Go: "Eppy"-sode Fifty-Six

Michael Lynch — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:00:10 GMT

Another cellarful of noise and joys from the British Beat Era, 1962-66

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:47:42 GMT

This week... * Some British covers of the songs of Elvis Presley, in honor of the 30th anniversary of his passing. * A full length recording of a song released on record in much truncated form. * A rare live recording of a British Invasion classic. * A trivia question.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:14:00 GMT

This week's batch of British Beat 1962-66 includes some requests, dedications, rarities, a British tribute to a recently departed American music legend, and trivia.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:09:34 GMT

Ready Steady A Go Go is a year old! Hooray! Let's begin our second year of playing lots of British Beat, 1962-66.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:21:26 GMT

Closing in on 'Ready Steady A Go Go's' first anniversary, several surprises and oddities are featured this week, and several requests. And we really ham it up with this week's trivia question. Much thanks to Willy in Holland and also to Jim Witty of Podomatic's "Jim's Child of The Sixties" for supplying some of the tracks included in this episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Fifty-One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:54:25 GMT

A theme set, a Beatles rarity (to non-Americans), and a special song in honor of something that happened in New York last week that made fans of '60s music quite happy. And trivia, of course.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode FIFTY!!!!

Michael Lynch — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:15:57 GMT

Our fiftieth show...our fiftieth collection of British Beat, 1962-66. As the guys in the picture above would tell you, to stop now would be a Cryin' Shame.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:00:20 GMT

This week, we celebrate The Fourth Of July with a musical trip across the USA, as British bands sing about various American locations.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:44:38 GMT

These three lovely ladies wish to sing to you...how could you possibly have the heart to refuse them the chance? These gals and several other fine British Beat era groups are all waiting inside Episode #48 to entertain you. What are you waiting for?

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:03:16 GMT

You won't hear the guys above singing "Time Of The Season," but you will hear them, and others, singing some timely seasonal songs to help us into Summer. Plus, we celebrate the birthdays of three important musical folk (two British, and one American represented by way of a British cover version) and have a tricky trivia question, a real mindbender (though it has nothing to do with Wayne Fontana's old group.)

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Six

Michael Lynch — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:00:38 GMT

Lots of rock and roll this week, though there's one acoustic interlude. Trivia as usual.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:06:26 GMT

Our virtual musical trip to England 1962-66 continues.

The OTHER British Records of June 1967

Michael Lynch — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:24:52 GMT

In honor of the 40th anniversary of SGT. PEPPER, let's paint a full picture of where British rock was at upon its release, by featuring a full hour of OTHER British records released in June 1967. Hear how some bands were not too far behind The Beatles in terms of studio production, psychedelia and Eastern influence. Hear many future legends of rock in their lesser known bands. Hear music being made at EMI Studios just down the hall from where The Beatles were creating PEPPER. Here's a chance to place PEPPER in its proper context, instead of simply as a Summer Of Love symbol like Monterey Pop, love-ins and "Light My Fire" and "Somebody To Love." Instead, here are their fellow countrymen. (And yes, I know the background music didn't come out until August 1967. I just thought it was a fitting backdrop.)

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:46:52 GMT

There's another British Beat bonanza within this episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:05:26 GMT

Things are really kickin' in this week's show.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 18 May 2007 05:10:08 GMT

The latest random assortment of British Invasion and British Beat, including a Roy Orbison cover, Julie Driscoll helping some friends out, and some good ol' '64 Merseybeat from the same man who a decade later wrote a huge hit about someone named Billy being warned not to use his heroic potential.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Forty-One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:20:42 GMT

Back to the mixed bag. Some great tracks, some rare live recordings, some Leiber-Stoller tunes, an unlikely template for The Velvet Underground, and a band tries to turn a Broadway song into an R&B tune...and fails. Plus trivia as usual.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Motown, UK Pt. 2

Michael Lynch — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:00:03 GMT

It's our 40th episode! This week, a second look (the first was back in October) at Motown's influence on the British Beat groups, with an entire show of the Brits delivering their versions of Motown favorites...including some rare concert, TV and BBC radio performances.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:04:10 GMT

This week...some rarities, trivia, a well known recording engineer trying his luck as a singer...and a theme set that may not be able to completely understand.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:54:45 GMT

This week's show includes... * A British recording that a popular American garage band copied to the letter for a hit single. * A song performed by a group who named themselves after that very song. * Perhaps the longest titled song ever played on 'Ready Steady A Go Go.' * Some novelty discs. * Trivia.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:56:38 GMT

Lotsa British Beat packed into this week's show...including a Beatles recording long presumed lost for good, a rare demo recording, a DC5 soundalike record, and we'll look at the early pre-fame days/bands of a particular singer.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Six

Michael Lynch — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:13:50 GMT

A smashing good time to be had this week. In addition to another mix of British Beat, hear how the man above nearly missed out being part of this episode.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:07:46 GMT

Jump for joy, because it's another great mix of British Beat music...including these leaping Liverpudlians.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:36:54 GMT

THINGS YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S SHOW: * Great British rock music from 1962-1966 * A band that had no hits in England or America but nonetheless appeared on a popular American TV show in 1964. * A rare recording of a well known song performed by a well known band who never issued the song on record. * A trivia question THINGS YOU MOST DEFINITELY WILL *NOT* FIND IN THIS WEEK'S SHOW (as opposed to a certain British Invasion themed episode of a popular TV show from Hollywood which aired the other night) * Much attention paid towards a girl crying * The implication that Shirley Bassey counts as a British Invasion artist * The implication that songs from 'Oliver' count as British Invasion hits. * Zombies songs done beat-box style. * Guest appearances from Lulu and Peter Noone (actually, this we despair not being able to present.)

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:48:26 GMT

Got a hankering for some 1960s British Beat? It's just a click away. Lost goodies, rarities, trivia, and a London-style salute to the Irish.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:58:09 GMT

Another musical journey from the cellars of Liverpool to the streets of London, with stops along the way in Manchester, Birmingham, Tottenham, Muswell Hill, and other points of interest. We even join some of our British friends on a visit to Germany.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty-One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:43:50 GMT

This week, in our usual mix of British Beat, we celebrate someone's recent 60th birthday (the lady before the camera above,) remember someone who would have turned 65 this past week, hear a rare performance of a classic American hit sung by a famous Brit who never made a record of it, and offer a new trivia question.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Thirty

Michael Lynch — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:57:04 GMT

From Dave Berry to the Rockin' Berries, who, despite their name, play more softly than Mick Softly, who has a song that is, lyrically, anything but soft. Along the way, the winners of the 'Sound Of '64' competition, a band whose success matched their name. Plus a rare live recording...and a new trivia question.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Twenty-Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:41:29 GMT

Another stack of British Beat records awaits you. The men above will greet you upon entrance.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Twenty-Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:59:03 GMT

Happy "Valentine's" Day. We don't promise a lot of love songs for Episode 28, as instead the focus this week is primarily straight ahead rock and roll (though there's one bit of melodic melancholia in the mix too). There's also "nostalgic" theme set, a trivia question, a track by the band that *should* have been played last week...and a song to acknowledge the most important event in the history of the British Invasion.

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Twenty-Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:54:41 GMT

This week, yet another British Beat buffet, featuring a few forgotten charted hits, some flips, some true rarities and surprises, and this week's trivia question. Sound good? Then woncha come on in!

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode Twenty-Six

Michael Lynch — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:50:41 GMT

Why was John Lennon disappointed regarding The Mamas & Papas' cover of "I Call Your Name?" What early 1964 Manfred Mann recording received an extra-special dose of British TV exposure, and how? Learn the answers and hear a healthy crop of British Invasion/British Beat Era recordings in this week's episode of... READY STEADY A GO GO: FROM MERSEYBEAT TO MOD

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twenty-Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:58:16 GMT

What record did Keith Richards, in 1965, cite as "The worst record of the year?" Who did The Mindbenders borrow a song from and record a year before that band did their own version? What American band were England's Tony Rivers and the Castaways particularly good mates with? Answers to all of the above...alongside 30+ minutes of great music from the British Invasion / British Beat Era (1962-66) and the weekly trivia question...can be heard in this, the latest episode of... READY STEADY A GO GO: FROM MERSEYBEAT TO MOD

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twenty-Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:51:08 GMT

Another crop of nonstop Mop-Top Pop...Tasty tunes from the British Invasion and British Beat Era, with a few rarities, a special theme set, and a trivia question stirred into the mix.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twenty-Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:51:10 GMT

The first READY STEADY A GO GO of 2007! This week, the usual mix of British biscuits, plus some great B-sides and even some unreleased gems from top tier bands thrown in as well.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twenty-Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:49:08 GMT

For the last show of the year, READY STEADY A GO GO pays tribute to noted musical people we lost in 2006: We'll hear British musicians who passed over this year, as well as the songs of departed American artists as done by British 1960s singers/groups...including a special UK-slanted tribute to James Brown.

It's A Ready Steady a Go Go Christmas!

Michael Lynch — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:05:42 GMT

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM READY STEADY A GO GO! Happy Holidays. Various British Invasion and Beat Era names sing and wish you Season's Greetings in this special Holiday edition. So why not come and join us at the Christmas party awaiting you in READY STEADY A GO GO: EPISODE #21.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twenty

Michael Lynch — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:12:54 GMT

Yes, even more British Invasion and British Beat.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Nineteen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:41:59 GMT

If you're the kind of person who digs a certain Sixties music era Where the bands played proud with their Vox amps loud And their heads were mops of hair And it seems to you that radio plays too little from these years And though you try, you just can't find it And you're full of tears You better stop, and look around... Here it comes...Here it comes... Here it comes...Here it comes... Here comes your 19th episode of... READY STEADY A GO GO: FROM MERSEYBEAT TO MOD

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Eighteen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:32:27 GMT

Another grab bag of British Invasion and Beat Group delights...including a couple of Harrisongs in memory of the Quiet Beatle, whom we lost five years ago this week.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Seventeen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:41:16 GMT

Golly gee, another mix of 1960s British Invasion/Beat Group platters.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Sixteen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 05:46:24 GMT

Sweet Little (Episode) Sixteen...This week's journey through the British Invasion includes not only some cool tunes, but also a trivia question that's sure to drive you mad!

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Fifteen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:46:32 GMT

Another stack of British Invasion goodies, another weekly trivia question, and a salute to the recently departed Art Wood.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Fourteen

Michael Lynch — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:50:04 GMT

Another BRITS-krieg...from the era of collarless suits and Cuban boots, long hair locks and amps of Vox.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode THIRTEEN!

Michael Lynch — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:53:38 GMT

WARNING: This week's episode of READY STEADY A GO GO is not for the faint of heart. Beware of monsters, witches, wolfmen, voodoo dolls, spellbinders, graveyard mayhem, Count Dracula, various devils, creatures from outerspace, and some weirdo in love who shouts like a maniac for two minutes (no, not me.) The British Invasion Of The Bobbie Snatchers? Could be. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Twelve

Michael Lynch — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:10:17 GMT

Let us once again have a British Invasion/Beat Group party...The usual mix of 1960s Brit bits, and along the way, recognition of a mile-Stone birthday.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Eleven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:45:53 GMT

Another mixed bag of British Invasion / British Beat Era of the Sixties.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Motown, UK

Michael Lynch — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:08:57 GMT

This week, a special edition of READY STEADY A GO GO... An entire episode of...The Songs Of Motown, as sung by British Invasion/Beat Era bands and singers.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Nine

Michael Lynch — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:44:59 GMT

I took my PC mouse to Podomat, You know, where Mod and Merseybeat are at. They've got a show of the British Beat so fine In a little podcast called... Ready Steady A Go Go Number Nine I'm told they play the rockin' sounds of Brits 'Bout 'Sixty-Two to Nineteen Sixty-Six To give you a break from the modern grunge and whine Have a little sample of... Ready Steady A Go Go Number Nine Ready Steady A Go Go Number Nine Ready Steady A Go Go Number Nine Ready Steady A Go Go Number Ni-i-i-i-ine

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Eight

Michael Lynch — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:47:46 GMT

It's Ready Steady a Go Go VIII, it is Ready Steady a Go Go VIII, it is, it is We've got lots of Brit Invasion in store Maybe stuff you 'aven't 'eard before With Mod and Freakbeat and Merseybeat (Merseybeat) And trivia to see if you're a whiz (a whiz) It's our eighth ol' podcast episode Ready Steady a Go Go VIII, it is R-S-AGG Ready (ready) Steady (steady) Ready Steady a Go Go VIII, it is, it is, Ready Steady a Go Go VIII, it is (yeah)

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Seven

Michael Lynch — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:24:17 GMT

Still more music of the British Invasion of the 1960s. And...on this episode we take care of business. What kind of business? Listen and find out!

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Six

Michael Lynch — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 04:32:15 GMT

Yet another journey through the British Invasion of the 1960s. Trivia too. Sorry, no fish and chips, but plenty of great music.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Five

Michael Lynch — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:35:58 GMT

Another look at THE BRITISH INVASION! We'll have TRIVIA, we'll hear a band take a rock approach to "The House Of The Rising Sun" a year before The Animals did, and we'll honor the 60th birthday of the man pictured above.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Four

Michael Lynch — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 04:06:27 GMT

Here we go again with another half-hour or so of BRITISH '60s ROCK! More TRIVIA too.

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Three

Michael Lynch — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:10:35 GMT

Another 30+ minutes of 1960s British Beat! Another TRIVIA question! Another jolly good time!

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Two

Michael Lynch — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:45:50 GMT

More great 1960s British rock...better fidelity, TRIVIA QUESTION, and several surprises!

Ready Steady A Go Go: Episode One

Michael Lynch — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:28:15 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of READY STEADY A GO GO: FROM MERSEYBEAT TO MOD. This show is for all fans of British 1960s music.